Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.17: 184 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384078
Common Names
- Oxytropis Regelii
- Regel's Locoweed
- Regel's Milkvetch
Description
Oxytropis regelii (also called Regel's Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with four-angled branches. The leaves are lance-shaped and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis regelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis regelii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis regelii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the steppes and meadows of central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oxytropis regelii
Oxytropis regelii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Oxytropis regelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis regelii?
Oxytropis regelii
What is the common name of Oxytropis regelii?
Regel's oxytropis
What is the habitat of Oxytropis regelii?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Oxytropis genus
Oxytropis sordida,
Oxytropis arctica,
Oxytropis besseyi,
Oxytropis kokrinensis,
Oxytropis lagopus,
Oxytropis lambertii,
Oxytropis oreophila,
Oxytropis parryi,
Oxytropis podocarpa,
Oxytropis sericea,
Oxytropis splendens,
Oxytropis viscida,
Oxytropis mollis,
Oxytropis borealis,
Oxytropis maydelliana,
Oxytropis nigrescens,
Oxytropis bellii,
Oxytropis amethystea,
Oxytropis urumovii,
Oxytropis sulphurea,
Oxytropis strobilacea,
Oxytropis varlakovii,
Oxytropis myriophylla,
Oxytropis glabra,
Oxytropis jordalii,
Oxytropis bicolor,
Oxytropis ochrocephala,
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa,
Oxytropis turczaninovii,
Oxytropis neglecta,
Oxytropis lanata,
Oxytropis muricata,
Oxytropis oxyphylla,
Oxytropis sylvatica,
Oxytropis admiranda,
Oxytropis aellenii,
Oxytropis afghanica,
Oxytropis asterocarpa,
Oxytropis astragaloides,
Oxytropis aucheri,
Oxytropis baburi,
Oxytropis bicornis,
Oxytropis binaludensis,
Oxytropis boguschii,
Oxytropis cabulica,
Oxytropis chiliophylla,
Oxytropis chionophylla,
Oxytropis chitralensis,
Oxytropis chrysocarpa,
Oxytropis cinerea,
Species in the Fabaceae family